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Fasting can help lower blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance from "summary" of The Diabetes Code by Dr. Jason Fung
Fasting is a powerful tool that can be used to combat high blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. When we fast, our body does not have a supply of glucose from food, so it turns to its stored energy reserves for fuel. This includes using up glycogen stores and then turning to fat stores for energy. By depleting these energy stores, fasting can help to lower blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance. Insulin resistance occurs when the body's cells become resistant to the effects of insulin, leading to higher blood sugar levels. When we fast, our insulin levels drop, allowing our cells to become more sensitive to insulin. This can help to improve the body's ability to regulate blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance over time. Fasting can also help to improve the body's response to insulin by promoting the production of beneficial hormones such as glucagon. Glucagon works in opposition to insulin, helping to release stored energy when blood sugar levels are low. By balancing the effects of insulin and glucagon through fasting, we can help to regulate blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity. Additionally, fasting can promote weight loss, which is another key factor in reducing insulin resistance. Excess weight, especially around the abdomen, can contribute to insulin resistance and high blood sugar levels. By promoting weight loss through fasting, we can help to reduce the burden on the body's insulin-producing cells and improve overall metabolic health.- Fasting can be a powerful tool in the fight against high blood sugar levels and insulin resistance. By depleting energy stores, improving insulin sensitivity, promoting beneficial hormone production, and aiding in weight loss, fasting can help to lower blood sugar levels and reduce insulin resistance in a natural and effective way.
